漢字 Kanji Codex

Kanji Detail

防

defend, protect, resist, ward off

Readings

On'yomi (音読み)

ボウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

ふせ.ぐ

Nanori (名乗り)

あたうほう

Information

Grade:5

Strokes:7

JLPT:2

Frequency:331

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These kanji are easily confused due to similar shapes

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